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Took a while, but I finally started in the NICU! I'm only in the second week of orientation. Does anyone know why we hold feedings for an infant with a temp below 36.2? (Does it have to do with metabolism)?

Hi there! I've been a nurse for 7 yrs. All my experience has been with adults! (From Med-Surg, IMC, to ICU). I am nervous about starting in the NICU. Any advice for what I will need to review for NALS or NRP?? Is NRP the new NALS?? I work at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, NV. I'm hoping to work in their NICU.

I currently live and work in Las Vegas. I graduated 2 years ago from UNLV. I'm an RN, and have been working in Med-Surg, going on 2 years now. I've lived in Vegas all my life and need a change. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend hospitals I should apply to in San Diego. I just got through applying for a California license by endorsement. I just sent in the paper work today. I'm not picky on where I should work. I'm not too familiar with San Diego, so I just need some guidance. I don't have any ICU experience, but I don't mind working in any area. All of my experience has been in med-surg thus far, so I'm preferably looking for a job in that area, in an acute hospital setting (not a nursing home or hospice). I appreciate and look forward to receiving any suggestions or thoughts! I have applied to Kaiser Permanente and Scripps Memorial Hospital so far, but I have not heard back. I'm wondering if it's because I stated I did not have a California license. I'm not easily discouraged though because I know I have not put in as much effort in applying as I should yet, so I definitely will do so.

I graduated in May 2006, and had that same problem at first. Of course, I live in Vegas, so I don't know if it makes a difference. But, I was able to get a job by August after I decided to apply where there was the most need, which was in Med-Surg. ICU also had a lot of openings, but I was afraid to start there right away. I recommend starting out in Med-Surg or even ICU. Any area, even if it's not related to L/D, just to get your foot in the door. It may not sound too appealing (especially med-surg), but I think that you'll find it's a good start after you start working there. It's a good place to build a foundation, especially for a new grad.